Game Notes
- The webcast kept confusing Taylor Rocca, the Kimberley Bulletin/Cranbrook Townsman sports reporter, with me calling him a blogger. I know this because they were citing what he said not what I said.
- Coach Bancks noted the difference in games played. Just for the record: Kimberley played 74 games (52 Regular, 22 Playoff); Mission City 61 games (44 Regular, 17 Playoff) North Vancouver 59 games (44 Regular, 15 Playoff); Campbell River 61 games (48 Regular, 13 Playoff). So Kimberley has played 13-15 more games than other teams in this tournament.
- Tyson Brouwer started against Riley Welyk
- Kimberley changed up their offensive and defensive lines because of the stale start to the game yesterday.
1st
Campbell River averaged nearly six goals per game during the regular season, and 4.5 during the playoffs. Needless to say, they were fast paced, and the Nitro's matched, so there were a lot of chances. The Storm opened the scoring as they snapped a shot from the slot in. Later the storm tried a play from behind the net, but Brouwer was up to the task. Kimberley had their share of chances as they fired 13 shots on net to Campbell Rivers 8.
2nd
Kimberley started the period with a 49 second PP. The Storm held off the Dynamiters. Later Buckley was penalized, followed by Kinnon (although it was more of an awkward fall). As the period past the midway point, Busch fired a shot from the point that was redirected by Prevost. Campbell River then got a breakaway chance as they cut around the defender and tucked it past Brouwer. The Storm were up 2-1. As the period winded down, Buckley did what he does best, and pestered a defender, forcing a turnover, Roy then took the puck and fired it on net, Haase followed up and scored on the rebound with 30 seconds remaining to tie the game 3-2. Kimberley led in shots 12-11.
3rd
The intensity increased as the period went on. Richter blew in, fired a shot that sailed in, giving the Dynamiters their first lead of the game. Brouwer kept up his awesome performance, especially with the help of the defenders. There was a moment when Kinnon perfectly played a one-on-one, killing the Storms offensive rush. However, the Storm kept pressing and chipped one in, tying the game. There was still half a period left. Both teams fought knowing that winning in regulation gets them three points, whereas an OT victory is two points. Kimberley definitely had the better chances in the final minute, but the Storm kept the gate closed. And this game was headed to OT. Shots were 11-10 for Kimberley
So the rules for OT. First OT is five minutes 4-on-4. Second OT is five minutes 3-on-3, a penalty results in a penalty shot. If the game is still tied, then it is a shootout. Also, in OT, the winning team gets two points and the losing team gets one.
OT1
4-on-4. A little more space out there. Kimberley kept up their pressure that they had at the end of the third period. But neither team was able to claim the victory.
OT2
3-on-3. Even more space. The Storm seemed to have an extra jump in their skate, as they had several great opportunities. They cut past a defender, but Brouwer made the save. Later, the caught Brouwer in a vulnerable position, but the puck went straight through the crease. Kimberley tried to muster up some chances, but got caught pinching in. The resulting 2-on-1 gave the Storm the chance they needed to chip in the game winning goal.
Kimberley collects one point in their OT loss. That gives them four points in the tournament thus far, and leaves them sitting in 2nd place for today regardless of the result tonight. Tomorrow's games will be crucial.
Dynamite Player of the Game
Tyler Kinnon - played physically, sound positionally, and had an A on the Nitro's first goal.
Honorable Mentions
Jason Richter - solid effort in both ends, scored a handsome goal. MVP of the Game.
Coy Prevost - 1G created several other chances.
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